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Since 1883 we have been creating opportunities for young people to change their lives through the dignity of work.

Today we are a social purpose organisation, delivering access to early learning, mentoring for the vulnerable and those at-risk,
and training and employment opportunities for those wanting to try, but have not had the chance.

EVERY ACCOMPLISHMENT BEGINS WITH A DECISION TO TRY.

Across our centres we operate parent groups and playgroups creating opportunities for communities in areas challenged by diversity.

Since 1883 we have been providing positive adult role models to disadvantaged and vulnerable young people facing barriers to education and employment. By intervening positively in a young life we change outcomes for a community.

Many of our participants come from very challengeing backgrounds. TRY Build gives them the opportunity of a nationally accredited qualification that will give them a step up into a career in the building or construction industries.

Making a meaningful difference: learning how to teach children how to try. TRY is a niche provider of nationally accredited training in Early Learning and Childcare across metropolitan Melbourne.

TRY Clean provides entry level jobs to long term unemployed young people.

TRY Celebrates it’s 135th Anniversary at Government House!

Yesterday the Governor of Victoria, Her Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau AC hosted the Commemorative Reception to mark TRY’s 135th

TRY has a zero tolerance for child abuse and holds the care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people as a central and fundamental responsibility of our organisation.
In the spirit of respect, TRY recognises the Aboriginal Peoples of Australia as the Traditional Custodians of the Land. We pay our respects to them, their culture and their Elders past, present and future.